[ad_1] Can the 108-year-old organization reestablish its prominence in today’s landscape of political activism? The NAACP announced over the weekend that it has elected Derrick Johnson as its 19th president and that it will take a new direction to propel the advancement of people of color. In a tweet, Johnson expressed enthusiasm for his role

[ad_1] The NAACP’s interim president Derrick Johnson has officially requested a formal meeting with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to discuss NFL players and their ability to exercise their First Amendment rights. According to a letter sent to the league by the NAACP, the meeting will specifically focus on Kaepernick’s perceived “blackballing” by the league in